Physical Therapist
5255 East Williams Circle Tucson, AZ 85711 US
Job Description
Physical Therapist
**Address:**
Tucson, Arizona
**Hours:**
Full Time: M–F, On Call One Weekend a Month
**Job Description:**
- A registered professional who provides physical therapy to patients of all age groups.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based on medical referrals and evaluations.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
- Performs clinical assessments to identify patient needs and appropriateness of care.
- Documents, prepares, reviews, and completes a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
- Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
- Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referrals and therapy assessments.
- Assists/instructs patients/families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
- Instructs on the use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, braces, prosthetic devices, and appliances in a safe manner.
- Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
- Orders appropriate rehabilitative equipment to meet patients' needs and adapts equipment/appliances to meet home limitations/requirements.
- Provides appropriate patient/family education regarding therapeutic procedures based on the patient's age, condition, culture, and learning readiness.
- Performs and oversees other team members when applicable in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs and desires.
- Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
**Critical Information:**
- Current State License as a Physical Therapist - Required
- Proof of current CPR certification - Required
- Current driver's license. Must have reliable transportation and insurance - Required
- 1-2 years experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting - Required
- Previous home care experience - Preferred
**Education/Licenses Needed:**
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program - Required
**Job Requirements:**
- Homecare Homebase: 1 year
- Home Health Care: 1 year
- OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set): 1 year
- Float Required: Yes
- Expected Weekly Productivity/Units: 30
- Schedule Notes: 13 weeks, 30 units per week, home health and HCHB desired, East/Central Tucson coverage
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